Ronald Paul Young

Ronald P. Young, 79, of North Port, FL. went to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2014. A native of Rolla, MO, he worked for Rohm & Haas for over 30 years as a Chemist. He is survived by his loving wife, Viera Young, his sister Mary Sue Newton, his child Paula Wilkens and step-children Patty Caristo, David & Ed Santillan along with grandchildren Alec & Morgan Wilkins. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda , 459 Gill Street, Punta Gorda, FL. (Tel. 941-639-3857). Services will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church with burial and military honors at 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Road - 4 miles east of I-75) in Sarasota, FL, (Tel. 941-922-7200). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Punta Gorda. Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.